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Home » labor shortage

Articles Tagged with ''labor shortage''

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Closing the Skilled Labor Gap with Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is transforming insulation training in the construction industry by offering faster, safer, and more consistent skill development—helping address labor shortages and appeal to a new generation of tech-savvy workers.
Mickey Chastain, director of the Knauf Academy
Mickey Chastain
September 10, 2025
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From faster learning to safer job sites, virtual reality is redefining how insulation installers are trained.
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RL Reppert, Winners of the 2025 Leadership Award
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Family Legacy Earns R.L. Reppert the 2025 Walls and Ceilings Leadership Award

Father-and-son team Richard Sr. and Jr. Reppert were honored for decades of quality work, employee commitment, and industry leadership that built R.L. Reppert into one of the nation’s top contractors.
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Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
September 10, 2025
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Father-and-son team Richard Sr. and Jr. Reppert were honored for decades of quality work, employee commitment, and industry leadership that built R.L. Reppert into one of the nation’s top contractors.


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Labor Shortages Mount Under Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown

AGC/NCCER report cites labor shortages, delays, and rising costs, urging more training funds and lawful immigration pathways
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
August 30, 2025
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A new industry survey finds 92 percent of construction firms face hiring challenges, leading to delays, higher costs, and renewed calls for workforce and immigration reforms.


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What Contractors Need to Know About Workforce Grant Requirements

Contractors will need to update procedures to comply with updated requirements
July 14, 2025
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Contractors will need to update internal policies regarding work authorization verification for grant programs administered by the Employment and Training Administration.


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How Contractors Can Navigate Growth Amid Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

As inflation, interest rates and global tariffs squeeze the construction industry, contractors must focus on strategic sourcing, cautious expansion, and operational efficiency to remain competitive.
Ben Johnston
July 11, 2025
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As inflation, interest rates and global tariffs squeeze the construction industry, contractors must focus on strategic sourcing, cautious expansion, and operational efficiency to remain competitive.
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TLPCA and Texas Contractors Launch Workforce Initiative
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TLPCA and Texas Contractors Launch Workforce Initiative

TLPCA Annual Convention Showcases Industry Progress, Honors Leaders, and Tackles Labor Challenges
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John Wyatt
July 10, 2025
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TLPCA Annual Convention Showcases Industry Progress, Honors Leaders, and Tackles Labor Challenges


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ClarkDietrich Organizes Apprentice Training Event to Promote Skilled Labor

The manufacturer plays it part in helping attract Next Gen workforce.
July 9, 2025
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The manufacturer plays it part in helping attract Next Gen workforce.


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ABC: Construction Adds 15K Jobs in June

The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June.
July 3, 2025
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The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June.


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Shelly Travis, the executive director of SkillsUSA, center at the start of the 2025 Skills competition.
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Gen Z, Workforce of Tomorrow, Gathers at SkillsUSA

A surge in Gen Z participation at SkillsUSA offers a hopeful sign for construction's labor pipeline.
Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
July 2, 2025
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A record crowd turned out for SkillsUSA’s 61st National Conference, where commercial contracting saw peak participation—signaling Gen Z’s rising interest in skilled trades.


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Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Summer Camps

These summer camps help youth explore and try careers in the skilled trades.
June 24, 2025
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These summer camps help youth explore and try careers in the skilled trades.


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